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Unauthenticated settings update in DT Directory Lite Addon plugin

Priority LOW 29CWE-862Published · Updated

Key facts

Attack vector
Network
Privileges required
None
User interaction
None
Attack complexity
Low
Impact type
Security bypass
Confidentiality · integrity · availability
None · Low · None
Fix status
No fix listed

Attack profile from CVSS 3.1 · CISA ADP. Fix status from CNA. Impact type from CWE-862.

Summary

The DT Directory Lite Addon WordPress plugin through 1.1 has a missing authorization flaw (CWE-862) in its settings handlers, which perform no nonce or capability checks. An unauthenticated remote attacker can change the plugin's configuration and skin options. The references include a link to an exploit.

Written with Claude Haiku 5.5 from the sources below · 2026-11-04

Description from the CNA

The DT Directory Lite Addon WordPress plugin through 1.1 does not perform nonce or capability checks on its settings handlers, allowing unauthenticated attackers to modify the DT Directory Lite Addon WordPress plugin through 1.1's configuration and skin options.

Why it matters now

Exploitation None reported CISA SSVC · not in CISA KEV
EPSS 0.00185 8th percentileScored 2026-11-07
Public exploit Yes 1 exploit referenceTagged by the CNA
Fix No fix listed No fixed version in the sources yet

SSVC decision points

CISA ADP · SSVC 2.0.3

Exploitation
None
Automatable
Yes
Technical impact
Partial

The decision (Track, Attend, Act) also depends on your mission and well-being impact; see CISA's SSVC guide.

Affected products

VendorProductAffected versionsFixed inStatusSource
UnknownDT Directory Lite Addonup to 1.1—No fix listedCNA
  • DT Directory Lite Addon VendorUnknown Affected up to 1.1 Fixed in — No fix listed CNA

Remediation

The sources list no fixed version for DT Directory Lite Addon.

Written with Claude Haiku 5.5 from the sources below · 2026-11-04

Timeline

  1. 2026-11-03 Threatist record created from CVE-2026-105993
  2. 2026-11-03 Alias added: GHSA-mgcf-822r-c8hf
  3. 2026-11-04 CVSS score added · CISA ADP
  4. 2026-11-04 Weakness changed · CISA ADP
  5. 2026-11-04 CISA SSVC decision points changed

References

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